Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union
European Union: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was 9.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
9.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 146.6%
Rank
7th
of 43 groups
All-time high
38.52 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-13.88 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union is 9.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 146.6% on the previous year and up 168.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union peaked at 38.52 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -13.88 % change on previous year, in 2015.
European Union ranks 7th of 43 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 20.18 % change on previous year | +59.3% |
| 1973 | 29.78 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 1974 | 14.02 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 1975 | 15.66 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1976 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 1977 | 12.81 % change on previous year | +125.2% |
| 1978 | 20.59 % change on previous year | +60.7% |
| 1979 | 22.33 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 13.6 % change on previous year | -39.1% |
| 1981 | -13.76 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 1982 | -4 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1983 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1984 | -4.26 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1985 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 1986 | 38.52 % change on previous year | +1289.5% |
| 1987 | 24.49 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1988 | 9.98 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 1989 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 1990 | 25.18 % change on previous year | +904.3% |
| 1991 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1992 | 9.69 % change on previous year | +226.7% |
| 1993 | -10.03 % change on previous year | -203.5% |
| 1994 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -156.1% |
| 1995 | 15.36 % change on previous year | +172.8% |
| 1996 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1997 | -8.56 % change on previous year | -686.7% |
| 1998 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0297 % change on previous year | -99.1% |
| 2000 | -7.67 % change on previous year | -25928.5% |
| 2001 | 0.94 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2002 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +794.9% |
| 2003 | 23.49 % change on previous year | +179.2% |
| 2004 | 14.79 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 2005 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2006 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +45.4% |
| 2007 | 15.84 % change on previous year | +120.3% |
| 2008 | 11.14 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 2009 | -9.98 % change on previous year | -189.6% |
| 2010 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
| 2011 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -741.8% |
| 2012 | -8.28 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 2013 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 2014 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2015 | -13.88 % change on previous year | -761.2% |
| 2016 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 2017 | 6.51 % change on previous year | +171.2% |
| 2018 | 8.75 % change on previous year | +34.4% |
| 2019 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -117.0% |
| 2020 | -2.05 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 2021 | 12.61 % change on previous year | -716.2% |
| 2022 | -0.7605 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2023 | 7.63 % change on previous year | -1102.9% |
| 2024 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2025 | 9.47 % change on previous year | +146.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.08 % change on previous year | 5.69 % change on previous year | 29.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.62 % change on previous year | -13.76 % change on previous year | 38.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.51 % change on previous year | -10.03 % change on previous year | 25.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.91 % change on previous year | -9.98 % change on previous year | 23.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6919 % change on previous year | -13.88 % change on previous year | 8.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 12.61 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 4 Syrian Arab Republic 30 % change on previous year
- 5 Guyana 26.73 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Sao Tome and Principe 26.19 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Lebanon 22.57 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Ireland 21.94 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Tajikistan 21.83 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Belarus 21.38 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for European Union
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,627 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1594 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 7,507 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 10.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2199 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 10,354 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.162 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 17,166 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3645 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union?
- Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union was 9.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 38.52 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.88 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does European Union rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- European Union ranks 7th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.